Quick answers
- Does Clifton R. Hood Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clifton R. Hood Iv accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Clifton R. Hood Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 40 Original Medicare patients and 76 services for Clifton R. Hood Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Clifton R. Hood Iv's NPI number?
- 1811982085. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Clifton R. Hood Iv, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 40 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 76 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)11 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure68%
- High cholesterol50%
- Arthritis50%
- Depression28%
Hospitals where Clifton R. Hood Iv works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clifton R. Hood Iv at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Adena Regional Medical CenterChillicothe, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360159
- Greenfield Area Medical CenterGreenfield, OH · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 361304
Practice locations
Addresses where Clifton R. Hood Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2160 Ewing Crawfis CirBellefontaine, OH 43311 (937) 599‑0045
- 272 Hospital RdChillicothe, OH 45601 (740) 779‑8575
- 272 Hospital Rd, Suite G70Chillicothe, OH 45601 (740) 779‑4393
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Clifton R. Hood Iv as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Adena Medical Group LLC386 clinicians in the group
- Mary Rutan Hospital92 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Ohio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ohio — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Adena Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811982085 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians